<html><body>Sir Gustaf Athebaldt:<br>
A lot of things have happened since then. 
Some ominous rumors have become the talk of the town with the people such as...
a punitive force to be dispatched to the Lair of Antharas has been formed and 
evil spirits are acting up in several parts of the kingdom. People are saying 
that the destruction of the world is near and the god of destruction is upon us.
And warlords have started to battle against each other over the privilege of 
ruling each territory. Finally the time of great upheaval has come upon us. 
Although this is sooner than expected, I think we had better wrap up the work 
that we have been preparing in a hurry. Have you heard anything about the <br>
<font color="LEVEL">'Scepter of Judgment'</font>? People say that a lord who 
obtains this object will never get defeated in war. Of course this is an absurd 
false rumor. But, the problem is that because of this rumor, not only soldiers 
but even lay people are being influenced by it...<br>
Take this letter with you 
and go see<font color="LEVEL">Sir Eric Rodemai in Aden Castle Town</font>. The 
knights of the Rodemai family are all my faithful servants. Therefore you can 
trust him and offer him your service willingly. You can hear about the details 
of the situation from Sir Rodemai in person. Now, I pray that God's divine 
protection will be with you and your clan.
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